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(SRPS) is a full range consulting company specializing in risk evaluation, security assessment and training, logistics, disaster preparedness, equipment selection and procurement. It provides its clients with the expertise and insight to manage in an environment governed by political and economic instability, kidnapping, threats of terrorism, lack of internal security, natural calamities and disasters.

Friday, March 21, 2008

Why invest in preparedness and survival training

SRPS is a consulting firm that will analyze survivability and prepare you for the worst case scenario. Facts are gathered regarding geographical hazards in the area where you operate or live. Also, included in these fact finding is the availability and capability of local authority to react and respond to your needs in time of distress.

As we know, the Philippine Government has not spent any money or time to prepare for the worst case scenario. It is well known in the scientific community that the Philippines is a disaster prone country and warning have been issued by the experts. Unfortunately, no one has acted on the warning until now.

The following is a list of things to come, events that will happen in the future. These are not superstitious beliefs or psychic predictions. Each events will be followed by scientific explanations and facts based on how things are done in the Philippines.

1. Earthquakes.

Earthquakes happen in and around the Philippines on a daily basis. This facts can be searched or verified through Seismological Authorities in the Philippines or in the US. The reason for frequent earthquakes in the Philippines is because the Philippine Archipelago sits in five tectonic plates. As we know, tectonic plates constantly moves which eventually causes massive earthquakes like the one that occurred in Indonesia. The earthquake caused a Tsunami that killed people in a grand scale.

Fact: A massive earhtquake is imminent in or around the Philippines.

What to expect?

If the earthquake occurs out in the waters of the Philippines, the earthquake can trigger a tsunami that can devastate communities near the shores. Footage's of the tsunami in Thailand was recorded and can be viewed in the internet. Not much explanation is required in this particular subject.

If the earthquake occurs inland, certain events following the earthquake can be expected. A chain of events that will go from bad to worst.

Building collapse is the most immediate threat. This event can claim a significant amount of lives. As we know, the Philippines does not adhere to strict building codes. Due to rampant corruption, buildings can be built with substandard materials and unsafe designs.

After buildings collapse, an outbreak of fires can be expected. This is due to broken electrical wires, poles, generators, etc. Also, underground gas lines and commercial boilers can be ruptured due to a strong earthquake. All of this events will cause fires.

The normal response of the rescue authorities are to send fire fighters to rescue the victim's of the building collapse and fight the fires that are spreading. Roads will be impassable due to debris from collapsed building, roads can be severely damaged and rendered impassable. To make things worst, underground water main lines will be also severed. The firefighters would not be able to replenish their water supply to fight fires. The fire will go unchecked and it will spread rapidly burning everything in its path, including structures that survived the earthquake. people are gonna be trapped and burned alive. All this events will occur immediately after an earthquake. Unfortunately, the carnage does not stop here. it will continue to have a chain reaction.

After all the destruction and the lives lost, when everything is calm, one would think that the ordeal is over. This is when the long term effects of the catastrophe will take shape. If you survived the actual earthquake and fire, you will now have to pick up the pieces of your shattered life. You will begin to wonder if your family and friends survived. Are they injured and how bad? Also, now will be the time to think about what will happen next. where will you get water, food, medicine and where will you get treatment if you are injured. it will be really sad if you survived a building collapse and fires to only succumb to an infection from a minor wound or contract food poisoning from contaminated food or drinking water. Unfortunately more people die from the after effects of catastrophic event than the actual event itself.

SRPS survival and preparedness can provide analysis of imminent hazards in a clients home, office or area of operation. Training and organization management will be provided to keep the odds of surviving such catastrophe better than relying on Government authorities response. Medical fisrt aid training is a part of the service and an emergency contingency plan suited to the clients location is included in the service.